• Jean-Marc & Thomas Bouley
  • Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Rouge

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.96 ha (2.37 ac)
    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: Planted 1979, 1980, 1999, 2002
    • Terroir: Hillside above Volnay, southern exposition, 380m elevation, red clay (oxidized iron) and limestone soil.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable, no herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
    • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, cooled to 14°C. 2-3 week ambient yeast fermentation in concrete or stainless steel tanks with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs. Aged 18 months on the lees in used oak barrels. Racked in the spring and bottled one month later. No fining, no filtration. Minimal SO2.